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Bishara

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Meaning

Good news

Linguistic Origin

Swahili

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

East Africa

Global Spellings

Arabic بشارة
Urdu بشارا۔
Persian بشارا
Turkish Bişara
Bengali বিশারা
Pashto بشره

Alternate Spellings

Bishara is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Swahili roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Good news', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Swahili regions, Bishara has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Bishara comes from the same Arabic root b-sh-r as Bashaar, meaning "good news."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Swahili bishara, 'good news' - via Arabic bisharah.

Quranic Connection

Bishara ('glad tidings'); the Quran addresses the Prophet as 'a witness, a bringer of good tidings, and a warner' (33:45).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Swahili-speaking Muslim communities of East Africa, particularly as a girl's name.